Dirt Bike Trails
Near Springdale, Utah

This out-and-back road starts out as paved, with the last 2.5 miles turning to dirt. Easy enough for 2WD vehicles and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is nearly all private land on both sides of the road, so please be respectful. Towards the end, you will pass by the Grafton ghost town cemet...
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Wire Mesa is a scenic, 1.4-mile dirt route traversing a high desert plateau near Rockville, Utah, offering exceptional views of the surrounding red rock landscape near Zion National Park. While the area is well-known as a premier mountain biking destination, this off-road trail continues past the ma...
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This trail is definitely one of the more challenging ones in the area, especially for vehicles. At the entrance is the Grafton Mesa trailhead. Mountain bikers and hikers use this trail as well. For vehicles, it's a narrow, out-and-back trail. The first mile or so is easy with a few primitive camp sp...
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Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road, you'll find the Gooseberry Mesa trailhead and Windmill trailhead. The trail is easy enough for 2WD vehicles, but note that the t...
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Yellowman is a unique pictograph that when coupled with the nearby petroglyphs would allow you to come up with some great stories. This track goes through private land and there is a gate that should be closed. This route can be very challenging after rain or snow. The final approximately 0.5 miles ...
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Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road you'll find the White Trailhead. This section of trail is more damaged than the maintained road you take to get in. Large (mud) h...
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Dalton Wash Road is a 9-mile out-and-back dirt road that passes through Dalton Wash--a mix of red rock "canyon", dry desert slopes, juniper woodlands, and arid shrubland. Note: the best time of day to visit this trail is mid to late afternoon when the sun is to the west and shining on the mountain f...
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This short trail is a local secret with one of the most interesting arches to see. What initially appears to be a single arch is actually three separate and distinct arches in the same feature. There is also an additional hole through the rock that is a great scavenger hunt. Hint: look low. The trai...
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The Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway is a main artery connecting Highway 59 to a local Rockville street. This street will take you to Route 9 which leads to the west entrance to Zion National Park. For those coming from the east on 59, this will cut almost an hour off your trip to Zion. A couple ...
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Little Creek Mesa is a hidden gem for anyone looking for fantastic views, widely varying terrain, history or something for the entire family. There are large areas of flat, slick rock that people use for biking, numerous areas with historic pit houses and other remnants from the early culture and pe...
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The white trail is the only BLM-approved off-road motor vehicle trail within the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail system. The White Trail is a 6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 that starts at the end of the Gooseberry Mesa Spur. A parking corral and toilet facility are located at ...
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North Fork Country Road is a 26.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Kane County, Utah. This trail is a county-maintained dirt track that runs north/south and connects Highway 9 (Zion National Park Road) with Highway 14 at Navajo Lake (just west of Duck Creek). Traveling north, the p...
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This out-and-back route is a minimally-maintained road through a private development that ends up on BLM at the hiking trailhead for Observation Point. The road has ruts, but normally when it is dry, any AWD vehicle should be able to make it with strategy. There is a very limited amount of parking a...
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This is an out-and-back spur off the Observation Point Trailhead. It's a bit rocky but leads to a beautiful view of Zion National Park, as well as Strawberry Ridge to the north. There are wonderful views of the canyon walls, as well as fall colors. There are a couple of ledges, which are the worst o...
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This is a loop trail off the wider main trail. It has some tight spots that create some pinstriping on your vehicle if you are in something larger than a UTV. It is mainly dirt, with some minor washouts. It is a fun little side trail that connects to a spur leading to the Englestad Hiking and Canyo...
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Poverty Gulch Slick Rock/Petroglyphs is an exceptional off-road route designed for four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs seeking a combination of scenic canyon descents and historic petroglyph exploration near the East Fork of the Virgin River. Spanning approximately 1.75 miles, this trail drops nearly...
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Poverty Gulch Jump Start offers a scenic, introductory dirt trail experience for beginner offroaders, SxS drivers, and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts looking to explore the stunning red rock country adjacent to Zion National Park's southeastern boundaries. Spanning approximately 3.6 miles, this route ...
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This is a great way to start your Poverty Gulch adventure. This track stays above Poverty Gulch and rides a ridgeline looking down into Poverty Gulch. This is a relatively easy track;however, it is narrow in spots with trees and bushes extending into the track so that wider vehicles can get some scr...
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This 3-mile trail takes you along the side of Highway 9 between Smith Mesa and Rattlesnake Gulch or the Valley Gun Club without getting on the pavement. It follows the powerline in some areas, and there are a lot of hills. Some of the inclines and declines are steep. When riding in the Utah mountai...
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Zion Overlook is a short but challenging trail that consists of red sand and clay. It is rutted out pretty good at the entry and along most of the trail. Caution: the trail becomes steep and narrow towards the endpoint. Overgrowth can scratch vehicles. This trail consists of Utah State land and BLM ...
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This out-and-back road starts out as paved, with the last 2.5 miles turning to dirt. Easy enough for 2WD vehicles and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is nearly all private land on both sides of the road, so please be respectful. Towards the end, you will pass by the Grafton ghost town cemet...
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Wire Mesa is a scenic, 1.4-mile dirt route traversing a high desert plateau near Rockville, Utah, offering exceptional views of the surrounding red rock landscape near Zion National Park. While the area is well-known as a premier mountain biking destination, this off-road trail continues past the ma...
Learn more about Wire Mesa

This trail is definitely one of the more challenging ones in the area, especially for vehicles. At the entrance is the Grafton Mesa trailhead. Mountain bikers and hikers use this trail as well. For vehicles, it's a narrow, out-and-back trail. The first mile or so is easy with a few primitive camp sp...
Learn more about Grafton Mesa

Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road, you'll find the Gooseberry Mesa trailhead and Windmill trailhead. The trail is easy enough for 2WD vehicles, but note that the t...
Learn more about Gooseberry Mesa

This out-and-back road starts out as paved, with the last 2.5 miles turning to dirt. Easy enough for 2WD vehicles and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is nearly all private land on both sides of the road, so please be respectful. Towards the end, you will pass by the Grafton ghost town cemet...
Learn more about Grafton Road

This trail is definitely one of the more challenging ones in the area, especially for vehicles. At the entrance is the Grafton Mesa trailhead. Mountain bikers and hikers use this trail as well. For vehicles, it's a narrow, out-and-back trail. The first mile or so is easy with a few primitive camp sp...
Learn more about Grafton Mesa

Gooseberry Mesa and the surrounding area are a mecca for all things dirt biking and hiking. There is an endless network of trails in this region. Off this particular road, you'll find the Gooseberry Mesa trailhead and Windmill trailhead. The trail is easy enough for 2WD vehicles, but note that the t...
Learn more about Gooseberry Mesa

Yellowman is a unique pictograph that when coupled with the nearby petroglyphs would allow you to come up with some great stories. This track goes through private land and there is a gate that should be closed. This route can be very challenging after rain or snow. The final approximately 0.5 miles ...
Learn more about Yellowman/Gooseberry Mesa